India Women will take on Zimbabwe Women in the first T20I of the Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 on October 16 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.

This match marks a significant milestone as Smriti Mandhana leads India Women for the first time since being appointed as the full-time captain across all formats. Fresh off their gold medal victory at the Asian Games, the Women in Blue will look to solidify their setup and start the series strong.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Women are aiming for a resurgence following a 3-0 series defeat against West Indies Women. They will be eager to make a strong statement and get off to a good start in their maiden tour of India.